{"id":13624,"date":"2023-04-06T15:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T15:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=13624"},"modified":"2023-08-28T10:14:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:14:10","slug":"how-to-thaw-a-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/how-to-thaw-a-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Thaw a Ham? 4 Ham-tastic Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can thaw your delicious ham with a refrigerator, cooler, cold water, or microwave. These methods come with their pros and cons, and the option you choose will depend on how much time you have to thaw the meat and the materials at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, ham is sold frozen in stores because the temperature of the freezer ensures the meat can last for a long time while keeping bacteria away. In my cooking classes, I learned the best ways to handle frozen ham and how to thaw it for the tastiest results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I learned and applied more useful tips from my experiences and created processes that consistently worked well for me. Today, I\u2019ll show you these effective ham thawing processes. Continue reading to learn more about the four best ways to thaw ham and the ways you shouldn\u2019t thaw this tasty piece of pork<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Four Ways to Thaw Ham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Defrosting ham can be a painstaking process. But if you follow the appropriate steps, you\u2019ll love the outcome. Here are the four best ways you can thaw frozen ham and get tasty results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 01: Refrigerator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thawing ham in the refrigerator takes the most time, but it ensures the meat defrosts evenly. Keep in mind that wrapping your uncooked ham will prevent your fridge from smelling like salted pork and will prevent other food odors from penetrating your ham. This method also works well when thawing leftover ham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Take the ham out of the freezer and put it in a deep bowl to collect water as the ham thaws. Remember to keep the ham wrapped in the original packaging or aluminum foil. In addition, slices of ham should be stored in an airtight bag while they defrost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Place your ham in the refrigerator and let it sit for four to six hours per pound. The exact amount of time it takes to thaw frozen ham depends on its weight. Smaller hams thaw at about 4 hours per pound, while larger hams will thaw at 6 hours per pound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Take your ham out of the fridge and start cooking. Use a carving knife to slice through the ham to see if it has completely thawed. The ham is thawed if the knife easily cuts through the meat. If the knife can’t cut through, the ham is probably still frozen. So, put the ham back into the refrigerator and leave it for two to ten hours, depending on how frozen it is.<\/p>\n\n\n

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